Event Schedule 2012
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
Class of 1962 Golden Anniversary Reunion Back to Home >>
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – 1828 Café (Pearsons Hall)
Members of the Class of 1962 and the Golden Anniversary Club (all classes that graduated prior to 1962) are invited to reminisce, reconnect and relive your favorite McKendree memories at this special event.
Bearcat Women’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T
5:00 p.m. – Leemon Field
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
All Reunion Reception / 25th Class Reunion
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Student Lounge & Outdoor Patio
Includes all alumni and the honored members of the 25th Reunion Class of 1987. All alumni are invited to join us for a special reception and to reconnect with fellow alums while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and live music. The event is free of charge. Business attire.
McKendree Mix & Mingle
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – The Weingarten, 1780 E. State Rt. 15, Belleville, IL
Young alums or alums that are young at heart are invited to swirl, sip and mingle at the second annual Alumni Reunion hosted by our Young Alumni Association. Complimentary appetizers will be provided and beverages will be available for purchase.
Steve Lippia: Simply Sinatra Concert Back to Home >>
7:30 p.m. – The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
All the Sinatra show-stoppers are expertly delivered by the incomparable vocalist and his big band. In a powerful show that blends classic with contemporary, Steve Lippia introduces a new generation to this timeless music while appealing to longtime Sinatra fans.
A block of tickets is reserved for alumni, but only from August 6-September 6. Tickets will go fast, so order yours today while supplies last! All tickets will be held at will call and will not be mailed.
Bearcat Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T
7:30 p.m. – Leemon Field
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012
Alumni Registration
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Campus Quad & Fountain Area
Check-in at the alumni registration tent. Tickets for your selected activities will be included in your registration packets. Make sure to pre-register to receive your McKendree alumni swag!
President’s Homecoming Breakfast Back to Home >>
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Ames Dining Hall
This event is open to members of the William McKendree, Old Main, and Cornerstone Societies. A separate invitation will be mailed for this event.
Education Alumni Breakfast & Reunion
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – New Residence Hall Lobby & Patio
All Education Alumni are invited to come back for a special breakfast honoring graduates from the School of Education. Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite with friends and to network with other educators. The event will be held in the beautiful new Residence Hall Lobby and Patio and is free of charge.
Ferox Trolley & Tailgate Party Back to Home >>
10:30 a.m. – Melvin Price Convocation Center Parking Lot & Leemon Field North Lot
All Ferox (Phi Rho Chi) alumni are invited to ride the trolley in the parade and then gather to reconnect with other Ferox alumni. The trolley lines up in the Convocation Center parking lot at 10:30 a.m. The tailgate party starts immediately following the parade in the North Lot next to Leemon Field.
Homecoming Parade Back to Home >>
11:00 a.m. – Parade Route TBA
Join crowds of students, residents, parents and alumni and line the streets to watch the annual Homecoming parade. Come support our alumni awardees, bands, royalty, and student organizations as they raise spirit for the game against William Jewell College.
Homecoming Barbeque & Family Fun Area Back to Home >>
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Campus Quad & Fountain Area
All alumni and guests are invited to gather before kickoff for a luncheon, entertainment, camaraderie and lots of fun! Dine on delicious hamburgers and hot dogs, let the kids play on the inflatables, take free photos of the family with Bogey, and enjoy special performances from the McKendree marching band and dance team!
Lunch tickets are only $7 for adults, children ages 6-12 are $5 and children under 5 are free.
Bearcat Football vs. William Jewell College Back to Home >>
1:30 p.m. – Leemon Field
Reserved seats are $7, general admission is $5, students are $4 and children under 5 are free. Cheer the Bearcats to victory as they face William Jewell College. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
Alumni Awards Dinner Back to Home >>
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – The Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon, IL
All alumni are invited to join us at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner to celebrate
the accomplishments of this year’s alumni awardees. A welcome reception begins at
6:00 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are required in advance.
The 2012 awardees include the following individuals:
Peter Akers Award
Rev. Dr. Donald Lowe '48
Loyal Service Award
Carmett "Corky" Helms '59
Rising Star Award
Bernadette Schrempp '03
Academy of Excellence Awards
Lt. Col. Richard Holt '87
Daniel Netemeyer '88
John Suarez '91
Clayton Thornhill '95
Sports Hall of Fame Awards
Harry Statham '60
Karen (Eversgerd) Hoelscher '94
Scott Mehring '03
Brian Dinkelman '07
McKendree’s Moonlight Soiree
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O’Fallon, IL
The party continues! Whether you attended the dinner or not, all alumni are welcome to celebrate Homecoming under the moonlight at the alumni after party. Come by and enjoy live music by jazz trio, Usual Suspects, complimentary desserts, and a cash bar. Join Bearcat alumni and friends for mingling and networking.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
Choir Alumni Gathering Back to Home >>
8:30 a.m. – Bothwell Chapel, 1828 Pearsons Hall
Calling all singers! Choir alumni are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Chapel Service. Join your fellow vocalists for a continental breakfast followed by rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. Lend us your voice and join other alums as they share their talents during the Bothwell Chapel Service.
Chapel Service Back to Home >>
10:00 a.m. – Bothwell Chapel
Join McKendree Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Tim Harrison and Rev. Jackie Havis-Shearer '00, who will lead alumni, students, faculty and friends in worship. Deceased alumni of the past year will be honored during the service.
Bearcat Brunch
11:00 a.m. – Ames Dining Hall
Let’s Brunch! The Alumni Association invites you and your family to be our guests for Sunday Brunch. The brunch is free of charge to alums and families, but reservations are required.
Bearcat Women’s Soccer vs. Drury University
12:00 p.m. – Leemon Field
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
Bearcat Men’s Soccer vs. Drury University
2:30 p.m. – Leemon Field
Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please ask for the McKendree University
Rate.
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Hilton Garden Inn |
LaQuinta Inn & Suites |
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Drury Inn |
Dr. Jazz Bed & Breakfast |
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Comfort Suites |
Settle Inn |
